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Examining the relationship between stress and lack of social support in mothers of children with autism

Boyd, Brian A.·2002·Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities

Abstract

A selective, critical literature revieW is presented on the relationship betWeen stress and the paucity of social supports for mothers of children With autism. The published literature revieWed reveals an association betWeen challenging child characteristics and a mother's inclination to seek social support, With mothers under greater stress being more prone to pursue social support. For mothers of children With autism, informal support appeared to be a more effective stress-buffer than formal support. The cumulative results of several studies illustrated that parents Who received support related better emotionally to their children. Furthermore, loW levels of social support Were the most poWerful predictors of depression and anxiety in mothers.

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Authors
Boyd, B. A.
Affiliations
University of Florida (US)
Corresponding author
Boyd, Brian A.
Venue
Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities
Published
2002-11
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
208-215
ISSN
  • 0887-1566 (ISSN-L)
  • 1088-3576
  • 1538-4829
OpenAlex
W2091392558
Cited by
568
References
34
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.21
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family and Disability Support Research
  • Life Sciences › Neuroscience › Cognitive Neuroscience › Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
Keywords
maternal stress, social support, mothers of autistic children, autism spectrum disorder, informal support, formal support, stress buffering, maternal depression, maternal anxiety

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